cryptochrome

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Synonyms: cytochrome

Antonyms: cytochrome

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} Any of several light-sensitive [[flavoprotein]]s, involved in the [[circadian rhythm]]s of plants and animals, and possibly also in the sensing of [[magnetic field]]s.

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